This set of conversations is both a good primer in case you didn’t pay much attention to the elections in Germany, and a nuanced analysis for those who did follow the elections closely. Not an easy balance to strike, The Europeans does it effortlessly.

From Weekly Filet #519, in March 2025.

Germany’s elections: should we freak out or not?

Germany’s elections: should we freak out or not?

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